Robotics Systems Engineer, Washington DC

Description

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with research scientists and engineers to design and implement hardware-software system integration enabling state-of-the-art control algorithms and models on real robot hardware and simulation environments
Design and conduct thorough evaluations of real-world robotic systems, identifying limitations, and proposing improvements to enhance their performance and robustness
Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail to diverse stakeholders
Perform experiments of real and simulation robotic systems and debug the supporting parts manufacture, working with internal and external partners to support part fabrication and complex custom sub assembly
Assembly of robot: hands-on partnership in the lab integrating research with construction of sub-assemblies into full system-level robot prototypes
Failure analysis: build subsystem test fixtures, design tests, create test plans, perform tests, measure and analyze data, and refine design assumptions
Develop communication firmware software
Research and develop characterization/training sensors and calibration

Skills:

Combination of software and hardware experience, specifically integrating hardware to software.
Working with sensors and managing software systems.
Experience integrating hardware into software (for PhD fresh graduates).

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Design, Sensor & Communications, or a similar fields
Experience with hardware-software integration for real-time systems
Proficiency in ROS 1 & 2 (Robot Operating System) framework
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python programming (PyTorch, JAX etc.)
Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
Experience with manufacturing processes and materials
Experience in Machine Learning tools
Experience with simulation tools conducting Finite element analysis: Structural, Modal
Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds

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